Nov 30, 2011

Street-Proofing Tips



GMS has sent home an information notice with all students today regarding an incident in the community that  the Ottawa Police Service is currently investigating.  As a precaution, please take a moment to review the suggestions below with your children. 

Middle School students are reminded to:
· Travel with at least one other person whenever possible
· Keep valuables and technology out of site as much as possible when in public places
· Be aware of suspicious behaviour and try to remember any details so they can report it to parents or the police  if necessary (plate numbers can be written in the dirt or snow if nothing else is available)
- Keep their radar up. Watch, listen and trust their instincts.
· Use a consistent route for walking home with a friend

Nov 25, 2011

Mark Your Calendars



Nov. 23 - Gr. 7 Science Olympics
Nov. 23 - HPV & Menactra shots
Nov. 25 - Canterbury Presentation
Dec. 1 - Girls Volleyball Tournament
Dec. 6 & 7 - Let's Talk Science
Dec. 9 & 16 - Geography Challenge
Dec. 9 & 16 - FAMSAC food donation pick-up 
Dec. 15 - Holiday Concert 7pm in the gym
Dec. 15 -  Girls regional Volleyball
Dec. 19 - YouthNet Presentation
Dec. 22 - SRB concert
Dec. 24 - Winter Break starts
Jan. 9 - Classes Resume

Nov 18, 2011

Thanks for coming!



GMS staff would like to thank all parents who were able to come in and meet with us over the last couple of days. We appreciate you taking time from your busy schedules to review your child's progress. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the school. 


Upcoming Events
Nov. 23 - Gr. 7 Science Olympics
Nov. 23 - HPV & Menactra shots
Nov 25 - Canterbury Presentation
Dec. 1 - Girls Volleyball Tournament
Dec. 6 & 7 - Let's Talk Science 
Dec. 15 - Holiday concert 7pm
Dec. 15 -  Girls regional Volleyball
Dec. 19 - YouthNet Presentation
Dec 22 - SRB concert

Nov 14, 2011

Parent Teacher Interview Tips (multi-lingual)

To view tips in different languages, simply click the image below, select the language from the menu on the right hand side of the page and open.





Upcoming Events
Nov. 14 - School Council Meeting
Nov. 15 - Merivale HS Band concert
Nov. 17 - Colonel By IB Program presentation
Nov. 18 - PA Day - no classes for students
Nov. 17 & 18 - Parent Teacher interviews
Nov. 17 & 18 - Book Fair
Nov. 23 - Gr. 7 Science Olympics
Nov. 23 - HPV & Menactra shots
Dec. 6 & 7 - Let's Talk Science

GMS Book Fair

Please drop in between parent teacher interviews all day on Nov. 17 and the morning of Nov. 18 and buy a book to support the library and students of GMS.  See you there.


Upcoming Events
Nov. 10 - Progress Reports sent home
Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day Assembly
Nov. 14 - School Council Meeting
Nov. 15 - Merivale HS Band concert
Nov. 17 - Colonel By IB Program presentation
Nov. 18 - PA Day - no classes for students
Nov. 17 & 18 - Parent Teacher interviews
Nov. 17 & 18 - Book Fair
Nov. 23 - Gr. 7 Science Olympics
Nov. 23 - HPV & Menactra shots

Nov 10, 2011

Ottawa Public Library Notice




The Ottawa Public Library has many great resources to help our students with their research needs.  These can be found in the Articles and Research area and can be accessed with your library card and password.  One database we do not yet have at the OPL is World Book Online.  This database is available through the Toronto Public Library, Vancouver Public Library, Halifax Public Library, New York City Public library and many more.  If you would like to see this added to the Articles and Research resources at OPL, kindly take a moment to send a note to the OPL requesting this additional resource. You can do so by going to the main page of the OPL http://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/main/overview
and scrolling to the bottom.  There you will find a "Contact Us" link, by clicking on this you, will be taken to an electronic form where you can make your request.

Nov 9, 2011

Student Exchange Information

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Upcoming Events
Nov. 10 - Progress Reports sent home
Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day Assembly
Nov. 14 - School Council Meeting
Nov. 15 - Merivale HS Band concert
Nov. 17 - Colonel By IB Program presentation
Nov. 18 - PA Day - no classes for students
Nov. 17 & 18 - Parent Teacher interviews
Nov. 17 & 18 - Book Fair
Nov. 23 - Gr. 7 Science Olympics
Nov. 23 - HPV & Menactra shots